Assistant Track Coach

Description The Assistant Track Coach collaborates with the Head Coach to lead a Christ-centered program pursuing excellence and the spiritual and athletic formation of student-athletes. The Assistant Coach exemplifies the heart of a Living Curriculum Coach by modeling faith, building relationships, and discipling students. Essential duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned: Coach varsity or junior varsity runners, as assigned by varsity coach. Attend all regular season and post-season practices and meets. Serve as a Christian role model to students. Display God-honoring communication with other coaches, parents, athletes, and referees. Maintain regular communication with the Head Coach and athletic department staff. Demonstrate Christ-like behavior. Lead team devotions. Continue to pursue growth in skills as a coach by learning from other coaching staff and attending coaching clinics. Use requisite technology independently to perform coaching instructional and program operational duties. Assist with team excursions. Assist with community and school service activities. Assist with college recruiting. Assist with summer camp operations. Assistant coaches are assigned select roles by the head varsity coach. These could include strategy and coordination; development and oversight of other assistant coaches; assisting with communication; athletic trainer coordination Requirements Wheaton Academy employees must fully embrace the school’s Educational Philosophy and Mission as expressed in its Protestant Statement of Faith and commit to upholding these principles. Participation in a Protestant church whose core beliefs align with Wheaton Academy’s Statement of Faith is expected. Employment at Wheaton Academy requires affirmation of an evangelical Protestant Christian faith, including a personal commitment to Jesus Christ as Lord and Savior and a desire to share the gospel message of salvation. Employees are expected to demonstrate spiritual maturity in character and conduct, reflecting the principles of I Timothy 4:12 within and beyond the school environment (Luke 6:40). They should exemplify discernment, dignity, respect, and Christ-centered living, setting a positive example for students, families, colleagues, and the broader community. The ideal candidate has prior collegiate playing experience. This person is knowledgeable of the game and has prior coaching experience. This individual has proven leadership experience in directing others and a program toward the completion of a vision in coaching or other professional contexts. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. #J-18808-Ljbffr Wheaton-Academy